Maintenance Operative (MB 709)

Overview

Reference
MB 709

Salary
£30,000 - £35,000/annum + Benefits

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- Vauxhall

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
13 October 2025


A Leading Build to Rent company is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Maintenance Operative to join their team at a modern residential development in Vauxhall. The salary banding is £30,000 - £35,000.

You’ll be responsible for delivering a responsive and high-quality maintenance service across the site, ensuring residents enjoy a safe, well-maintained living environment. This includes reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, compliance checks and liaising with contractors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out day-to-day reactive and preventative maintenance duties
  • Conduct planned checks such as fire alarm testing, emergency lighting, water hygiene, and health & safety inspections
  • Undertake regular building patrols to identify maintenance issues or risks
  • Complete scheduled inspections and follow up on actions promptly
  • Liaise with residents professionally and handle maintenance requests with care and empathy
  • Monitor and manage onsite contractors to ensure work is completed to standard
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs and property documentation
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, permits and risk assessments

About You

  • Experience in plumbing, electrical, joinery or general maintenance
  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
  • Confident with basic IT systems (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Pride in workmanship and a customer-first approach

Shifts & Hours

  • Monday to Friday on a rota basis:
    • 8am – 5pm or
    • 9am – 6pm
  • 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8am – 5pm (if a Saturday is worked, you’ll receive the following Friday off in lieu)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Paid overtime
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance programme

If you take pride in maintaining high standards and enjoy working in a resident-focused environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected name in the Build to Rent sector.


Contact information

Mark Bryden